Tottenham Hotspur’s goalkeeper, Guglielmo Vicario, has come under fire from former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara for his outburst towards debutant Lucas Bergvall during their recent 1-1 draw with Leicester City. Vicario berated Bergvall after the 18-year-old’s mistake led to a late chance for Leicester. O’Hara criticized Vicario’s behavior, calling it “bang out of order” and questioning his leadership skills.
O’Hara was full of praise for Bergvall, highlighting his bright performance and likening him to James Maddison in terms of his ability to find pockets of space and his comfort on the ball. O’Hara expressed his frustration with Vicario’s treatment of the young player, noting that none of the other Spurs players were showing for the ball and that Vicario’s aggressive approach was unwarranted.
The former midfielder also pointed out Vicario’s lack of criticism towards Christian Romero, who allowed Jamie Vardy to score with a free header in the six-yard box. O’Hara emphasized the need for Vicario to focus on his own performance and not target young players like Bergvall.
Opinions among Tottenham fans were divided regarding Vicario’s behavior. Some believed that his criticism of Bergvall was unnecessary, while others saw it as a display of the leadership skills required in the Premier League.
O’Hara also criticized Romero for his role in Leicester’s equalizing goal, calling his defending “awful.” He highlighted the importance of not giving Vardy space in the box and expected better from a World Cup winner like Romero.
In an interview with The Athletic, Vicario acknowledged his increased responsibilities as one of the older players in the team. He expressed his honor in being able to guide and communicate with the younger players.
In other Premier League news, several changes have been implemented for the 2024/25 season. Team news will now be released 75 minutes before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than before. The number of substitutes permitted to warm-up has increased from three to five per team. There are also changes to how added time is calculated after a goal, updates to the ‘multiball’ system, and the introduction of semi-automated offsides.
These changes aim to enhance the matchday experience and ensure fairness and transparency in the Premier League. Football fans can look forward to these adjustments as they unfold in the upcoming season.